Boom Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 I need a new air pump for the 10g tank in my son's room. The one I have now is too LOUD! It's just a cheap Topfin brand. I need just a basic pump, single output, doesn't have to be powerful, but I would like one that is almost silent. Any recommendations? Thanks Boom :boom: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rED O Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 I find they are all very loud. What I do it get a small piece of foam and put the bubbler on that and helps alot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FLIP Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Sometimes you dont need one, like if you have gouramis, bettas or its stuffed full of plants and if you want any plant pm me i can give you some or alot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnytens Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 I need a new air pump for the 10g tank in my son's room. The one I have now is too LOUD! It's just a cheap Topfin brand.I need just a basic pump, single output, doesn't have to be powerful, but I would like one that is almost silent. Any recommendations? Thanks Boom :boom: I like the tetra whisper air pumps, they seem pretty quiet to me and I've never had a problem with them. Plus you can get them at walmart for cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BettaFishMommy Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 i also like the tetra whisper air pumps. quite quiet and the design seems to cut down on noise some too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydo Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 Rena's Rule!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firestorm Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 I agree on the Renas. I have a client that has a tetra whisper pump, and it has been making alot of noise lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Dawg Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Our small tetra whisper 20 is the loudest part of our setup, and reminds me of an old frige ready to die. Our Whisper 100 was turned on for all of 5 minutes before it was reboxed due to the racket. We are going to try setting the airpump in the basement and running the airline up. I would by one from a store with a decent retun policey and keep the recipt, and look to noise reduction options, such as running on a bit of sponge, behind a shelf, etc. . Noise is subjective at the best of times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geleen Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 I need just a basic pump, single output, doesn't have to be powerful, but I would like one that is almost silent.Any recommendations? I don't think there is such a thing :shock: I have 3 kinds in the drawer for that reason, J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish4fun Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 TOM aorpumps are VERY quiet. I use a TOM Steller W-40...cant even hear it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balikiss Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 I have two of the small domed, tetra whisper pumps in my living room and you'd never even know it was there. the bubbles from my sponge filter make more noise. and my bf and roommate don't complain at all.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishclubgirl Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Have you tried putting the noisy ones on a piece of fabric? I have some old ones I use for breeding tanks and I find the fabric stops them from sliding around and muffles the sound. Just a thought! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firestorm Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 All of mine are kept on clothes. I have found the petcetera and the elite pumps are pretty noisy as well. Fluvals are ok, but I still like the Renas, very silent. They might be more expensive but it's worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atmos Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 j n L aquatics has one called "the quiet one" if you order from them its free shipping on orders over 100$ its the one i have and its quiet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishkabod Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 I Have carpet so i put the pump on the carpet and run the line from there. Otherwise i'd definitely bundle some fabric under it or something to cushion it from it's surroundings. If anyone wants my super foam backed carpet scraps to put their air pumps on then let me know I did this when i ran out of tubing and had to have it right next to the tank on my dresser in my bedroom. Bring an exacto knife and you can have a piece. The foam is great because it stops it from sliding and the carpet keeps the sound down to nothing. the only sound should hear is from the noisy air bubbles in the tank itself and even my cheapest ones are silent when on the carpet. There is always the hide it and run the line from somewhere else option. Good luck L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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